Kenyan 95-year-old weds long-time love, 90

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A 95-year-old Kenyan man married his 90-year-old long-time sweetheart at the weekend, six decades after they first met, local media reported on Monday. Ibrahim Mbogo walked down the aisle with Tabitha Wangui at a white wedding at a church on Sunday, private media outlet Citizen Digital reported."We met and fell in love in 1960, do…

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As a teenager, Favour Edwin battled acne for years. Small mounds of acne frequently appeared on her face, leaving behind little dark spots that never seemed to fade away. The damage to her face affected her self-confidence.  “I tried anything and everything I could get my hands on, even my mom’s skincare products,” Edwin, who…

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Organisers of The Breaking the Coconut Show, also known as the BTCShow, have launched a new series on YouTube dedicated to career and personal development, aimed at workplace innovation. Charles Umeh, the group leader, revealed that the series will serve as a masterclass for business owners and thought leaders worldwide. It focuses on empowering the…

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Sweet talking and claiming to be the kings of steeze could not save Olumayowa 'Mayor Frosh' and his partner, Tobechukwu 'Toby Forge', from being evicted from the Big Brother Naija season 9 (BBNaija S9) reality TV show. The night also witnessed the eviction of the Flourish Gang (Flora Chiedo and Ruth Akpan) as they "Lose…

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French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88, his three children told AFP in a statement on Sunday, following a battle with ill health. "Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father. He passed away peacefully in his home…

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From crafting beats to producing global hits, Pheelz’s journey in the Nigerian music scene shows his evolution from a behind-the-scenes producer to a leading voice in Afrobeats. In this interview with CHINONSO IHEKIRE, Pheelz shares insights into his transformation, his latest EP, collaborations with global stars, and his mission to blend originality with African culture…

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Temilade Openiyi, known by her stage name Tems, and Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, are the only Nigerian artists featured on Barack Obama’s 2024 summer playlist. Each year, the former US president curates and shares a list of his favourite tracks spanning various musical genres. On Monday, Obama unveiled the 2024 summer playlist, consisting…

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European fans of DJ Shakez are in a frenzy, eagerly looking forward to being thrilled on the Greek island of Malia

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Ace Afrobeat music star, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, says he feels more ‘comfortable’ expressing himself in Yoruba in his songs. The Mr Money With The Vibes crooner said this during an Instagram interactive session with fans, adding that although he can sing in English, he prefers Yoruba. Asake went live on Instagram to chat with…

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The Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Fatai Ayoola, has appealed to music, sports and other superstars, who grew up in the popular Lagos suburb, Ajegunle, to give back to the community. The chairman made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Ayoola said…

14 Aug

Popular American television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel has rejected an invitation to host the 2025 OSCARS, an annual award ceremony organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honour excellence in film. The comedian disclosed his reason for declining the hosting gig during a conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom and…

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The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, says the agency has partnered with youths to enhance media literacy and tackle unhealthy screening in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NFVCB ED made this known in an insightful media conversation with the theme, “Healthy Screen…

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Set in the heart of northern Nigeria, 'Salamatu's Rhapsody', a movie written and directed by Abu-Bakr Adamu, delves into the evolution

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The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) said on Wednesday that cinemas across the country generated ₦4.6 billion in the first half of 2024. Mr Ope Ajayi, Chairman of CEAN, said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that the cinema played host to 1,199,661 visitors within the period under…

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Epic Nigerian superhero animation Iyanu has been announced for the screen. Iyanu is produced by Emmy-winning company behind Oscar-winning project, Hair Love, Lion Forge Entertainment. Award-winner Serah Johnson leads the all-African voice cast as Iyanu, alongside African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) winner Adesua Etomi-Wellington, three-time AMAA nominee Stella Damasus, multi-award-winner Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Shaffy Bello…